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A unified and influential voice for independent pharmacists and
pharmacy owners, safeguarding the future of
community-based care in Alberta.

09/30/2025

Independent pharmacy owners didn’t step into this field to chase profits, they did it to serve people.

But that care is now under threat. Shrinking margins and reduced funding are forcing many local pharmacies to cut back services or shut their doors entirely.

When that happens, it’s not just a business loss, it’s a loss of trust, continuity, and access for thousands of Albertans.

AIPA is here to change that, not for the profits, but for patients.

📍 Learn more and support the movement at ww.aipaorg.com

09/27/2025

AIPA was founded by Alberta’s independent pharmacy owners.

Why? Because community-based care is at risk.

We’re fighting for:
🔹 Sustainable funding
🔹 Fair treatment
🔹 A seat at the table when healthcare policies are made

Local pharmacies are more than dispensaries. They are the trusted frontline of care for countless Albertans.

When they’re shut out, patients lose access, support, and continuity of care.

💬 AIPA is here to ensure that never happens.

📍 Join the movement → www.aipaorg.com

09/25/2025

When pharmacy funding is cut, it’s not just the business that suffers, it’s the patient.

Independent pharmacies provide critical services:
💊 Medication reviews
🩺 Chronic care management
🕒 Walk-in advice when no one else is available

But with reduced government support, many are forced to cut hours, shrink services, or close completely, especially in rural and underserved areas.

These aren’t just budget cuts.
They’re care cuts.

📍 AIPA is standing up to protect accessible, frontline pharmacy care for all Albertans.
➡️ Learn more at www.aipaorg.com

09/23/2025

That’s not just customer service, it’s community care.
When your pharmacist knows your name, your history, and your health goals, it’s more than a transaction, it’s trust.

💬 Local pharmacies go beyond the script.
They offer advice.
They notice changes.
They catch concerns before they escalate.

This kind of personalized, accessible care is worth protecting.

Let’s keep it that way.

📍 Learn more at www.aipaorg.com

09/21/2025

Independent pharmacy owners in Alberta face rising costs, shrinking margins, and reduced government support. When they try to navigate these challenges alone, it’s overwhelming.

Without a united voice, it becomes harder to:
🔹 Fight for fair funding
🔹 Influence healthcare policy
🔹 Protect community-based care

Standing alone means less leverage, less visibility, and less resilience.

That’s why AIPA exists, to bring Alberta’s independent pharmacists together. When we speak as one, we’re not just heard. We’re harder to ignore.

📍 Join the movement at www.aipaorg.com

09/20/2025

📢 We’ve been featured!
The Canadian Healthcare Network just spotlighted AIPA and our mission to protect Alberta’s independent pharmacies.

Our president, Radwa Ghanima, explains how recent healthcare policy changes are hurting rural and community pharmacies the most, the very ones providing personalized care without compensation.

“Pharmacies are not just pharmacies,” she says. “They create jobs, build relationships, and support the whole healthcare system.”

💬 Read the full article by Rebecca Gao:
🔗 https://canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/pharmacies-are-not-just-pharmacies-alberta-independent-pharmacy-association-wants-empower-small

09/19/2025

Pharmacists are more than dispensers, they’re often the first stop for trusted, everyday healthcare.

🩺 They catch dangerous interactions.
💬 They provide urgent advice when doctors aren’t available.
❤️ They support chronic care, rural communities, and vulnerable populations, with no appointment needed.

But independent pharmacies in Alberta are at risk. When they disappear, so does access to care.

AIPA is working to protect this essential care and we need your voice.

📍 Join the movement at www.aipaorg.com

08/31/2025

AIPA held its first in-person member event on August 24th in Red Deer and what a powerful afternoon it was.

For the first time, board members, pharmacy owners, and supporters met face to face. We discussed growth strategies, shared challenges, and began shaping the next chapter of independent pharmacy advocacy in Alberta.

We’re proud of what we’ve started and energized by what comes next. This is just the beginning.

📍 Join the movement: www.aipaorg.com

08/19/2025

What’s more powerful than hopes and dreams?
✅ Determination, consistency, and good people standing shoulder to shoulder for a better cause.

📣 We’re excited to announce AIPA’s first in-person strategy meeting on Sunday, August 24 and you're invited.

This event is for independent pharmacy owners, pharmacists, and advocates who want to help shape the future of independent pharmacy in Alberta.

📌 Venue: Promenade Ballroom B, Holiday Inn & Suites Red Deer South
📍 Address: 33 Petrolia Drive, Gasoline Alley, Red Deer County, AB
🗓️ Date: Sunday, August 24
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
☕ Light refreshments will be served

💬 RSVP by messaging us directly at info@aipaorg.com

Let’s build something together — stronger, smarter, and united.
🔗 Learn more: aipaorg.com

08/13/2025

Independent pharmacy owners in Alberta are facing a perfect storm:
💸 Rising costs
📉 Shrinking margins
🚫 Reduced government support

Trying to navigate it all alone is overwhelming.

Without a unified voice, it becomes harder to:
⚖️ Fight for fair funding
📢 Influence policy
🏥 Protect community-based care

Standing alone means less leverage.
Less visibility.
Less support, in a system increasingly stacked against small, independent providers.

That’s why AIPA exists; to bring Alberta’s independent pharmacists together.

Because when we speak as one, we’re not just heard,
We’re harder to ignore.

📍 Join the movement: www.aipaorg.com

08/07/2025

Independent pharmacy owners know the system is broken, but you don’t have to fight alone.

From inadequate funding to policy gaps that ignore your role, AIPA is the unified voice pushing for change in Alberta.

Join us to help secure better outcomes for your patients, your business, and your profession.

Because this isn’t just about survival, it’s about shaping the future of pharmacy.

🔗 www.aipaorg.com/membership

08/06/2025

Health equity means making sure every Albertan, no matter where they live or what they earn, can access timely, quality care.

Community pharmacies are critical to that goal.
They serve:
🔹 Seniors
🔹 Rural families
🔹 Low-income patients
🔹 People with chronic conditions who can’t always access traditional care

They offer walk-in advice, medication management, and trusted support with no appointment needed.

But when funding for these pharmacies is cut, the people who need them the most are hit the hardest.
It’s not just bad policy, it deepens healthcare inequality.

AIPA is advocating for fair, sustainable funding to keep local pharmacies open and accessible.

Because real health equity starts with access.
And that access starts in your community.

🔗 Learn more: www.aipaorg.com

Address

Administration Of AIPA #440 1122 3 Street SE Ste 1906
Calgary, AB
T2G0E7

Website

https://www.aipaorg.com/

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